While operating his ram car on the section, the injured ee's ram car bumped the mine roof and a piece of rock fell on him. The rock was approx 8" thick and 4' long. Employee received contusions and bruises.
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November 22, 2004
KY · Coal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
POWERED HAULAGE
Pond Creek Energy, Inc. · Struck by falling object
March 1, 2002
KY · Coal
section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss
POWERED HAULAGE
Pond Creek Energy, Inc. · Struck by powered moving object
EE PULLED HIS 3 WHEELER UP TO THE TELEPHONE WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE TAILPIECE. HE GOT OFF HIS RIDE TO TALK ON TELEPHONE. HE APPARENTLY DIDN'T LEAVE HIS LIGHTS ON AND HAD HIS BACK TURNED TO INC OMING TRAFFIC. THE SCOOP OPR. CAME TO DUMP A LOAD OF COAL, HE COULDN'T SEE THE FOREMAN, THEREFORE STRIKING THE 2 WHEELER & EMPLOYEE.
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